Halo: Empty Throne

Set in the Halo universe, this novel explores a tense period a year after Cortana's control of the Domain and her efforts to impose her authority across the galaxy. As the UNSC prepares to confront Cortana at Zeta Halo, a parallel scheme involving an ancient access point on a human colony unfolds, highlighting new heroes and emerging threats. The story delves into a complex struggle for power and control, featuring a formidable warrior from the Banished who aims to seize the unfolding opportunity.